Sparkling coastlines, soaring mountains, ancient cities and the Sahara Desert
- Start
- Casablanca, Morocco
- End
- Marrakech, Morocco
- Destinations
- Morocco
- Meals
- 16 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
- Transport
- 4x4, Private Bus, Private vehicle, Public bus, Taxi, Train, High Speed Train
- Accommodation
- Desert camp (1 night), Gite (1 night), Homestay (1 night), Hotel (10 nights), Riad (3 nights)
- Days
- 17
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 16
- Ages
- Min 15
- ThemeEvery trip caters to specific interests and activities, such as wildlife or family.
- Explorer
- StyleBasix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time
Orginal: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time
Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities
Premium: 4+ star accommodation, exclusive premium inclusions, our most experienced leaders - Original
- Physical ratingIndicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
Why you'll love this trip
Experience a homestay in Moulay Idriss, widely regarded as Morocco's holiest place, and visit the tomb of Moulay Idriss I, great-grandson of Mohammed.
Spend two days relaxing in Essaouira and enjoy a guided walk through the art galleries and wood workshops within this walled seaside city.
Scale the High Atlas Mountains and trek through scenic Amazigh villages, then spend the night with a local family in their gite.
Travel through the massive sand dunes of the Sahara Desert on a camel, then sleep under the North African stars at a Bedouin camp.
Step back in time with a guided tour of Fes’s medina. While many tourists get lost in the labyrinthine streets of the medina, you'll have a local to show you the way.
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025
Itinerary
Inclusions and activities
16 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
4x4, Private Bus, Private vehicle, Public bus, Taxi, Train, High Speed Train
Desert camp (1 night), Gite (1 night), Homestay (1 night), Hotel (10 nights), Riad (3 nights)
Is this trip right for you?
- This trip involves plenty of walking and is best suited to travellers with a good level of mobility. Details on physical activities can be found in the itinerary.
- Ramadan is an annual month-long festival, during which travel can be a rewarding cultural experience, however some regular services may not be available during the day, such as restaurants or cafes, and occasionally travel can be disrupted by events. Your leader will adjust the itinerary accordingly, but please consider this when selecting your travel dates. You’ll find dates and further information in the ‘Climate and seasonal information’ section of the Essential Trip Information.
Dates and availability
Important notes
Important itinerary note for XMSQC departures starting on 26Dec2024 & 28Dec2024 (departure code: XMSQC241226 & XMSQC241228): this trip is a combination trip of two individual Intrepid trips - North Morocco Adventure & South Morocco Discovery. Due to the itinerary change for South Morocco Discovery for 2025, these two departures will follow the changes made to South Morocco Discovery, therefore the trip length will be 18 days. Please check 2025 version of the trip itinerary for the correct day-to-day location and activities.
1. A Single Supplement is bookable on this trip, subject to availability, and excludes the following nights: Day 4 (Moulay Idriss), Day 9 (Aroumd) & Day 12 (Sahara Desert).
2. As this is a combination trip, your group leader and the composition of your group may change on Day 8.
3. Optional transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca
If you are flying into Marrakech we can provide an optional transfer to the starting point city of Casablanca. This transfer is on request and prepaid. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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